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How much does a custom notebook with logo cost?
The price depends on format, cover, finish and quantity, and drops significantly as you order more. As an indication:
- From 25 pieces (a notebook from our collection with your logo): around €8 to €11 per piece
- From 250 pieces (fully custom): from €6.84 per piece
- Large volumes (around 5,000 pieces): from about €4.50 per piece
All prices excl. VAT. Want an exact price? Request a quote via our order page, it takes less than 60 seconds.
What is the minimum order quantity?
For a notebook from our standard collection with your logo on the cover, you can order from 25 pieces. For fully custom notebooks, designed from cover to inside pages, the minimum is 250 pieces. The more you order, the lower the price per piece.
How does ordering work?
- Request a quote via our order page, it takes less than 60 seconds.
- Our studio creates a quote, and once the quote is approved, we create a mock-up of your design.
- Once you approve the design, production starts.
- Your notebooks are delivered to your door, in the Netherlands or anywhere in the world.
Can I see my design before I order
Yes. Our studio makes a free mock-up of your notebook before production starts. Want to experiment yourself first? Try our notebook builder: choose a format, cover colour and logo placement and see how your notebook could look.
Which products can I have customised?
Notebooks in A4, A5 and A6, with a hardcover or softcover. We also make full custom notepads, print paper, hangtags, badges and packaging. See our full collection.
Which design options are available?
We have created an Explainer document, which is available upon request. It shows exactly what you need to know.
In summary, you can customize the following when ordering custom Rockbooks or leafbooks:
- Outside cover in any full-colour design
- Inside cover in any black-white design
- For hardcover Rockbooks and Leafbooks: the flyleaf (in front & back of the book) 2 sided in any black-white design
1000+ pieces?
- Name and Contact page in any design
- Inside pages to include a recurring logo, quote or slogan
- Inside pages to feature dotted, completely blank or any other style pages
How long does it take to receive my order?
When we receive your approval on the design(s), our production time for stationery is between 2 to 6 weeks. Hardcover Rockbooks or Leafbooks for example, take a little more work, they are shipped within 3 to 4 weeks. Shipping time depends on your location relative to the Netherlands.
When should I order to receive my notebooks before Christmas?
Order before 31 October to receive your custom notebooks before Christmas.
Why choose paper without trees?
Don’t get us started! There’re many reasons to switch to stone paper and leaf paper for beautiful notebooks, we are listing only a few here:
- Many trees are saved, as we only work with 100% tree-free paper types
- A lot of water is saved, because Rockbooks require no water to produce
- Rockbooks are waterproof, which makes them ideal for outside use
- Almost no bleach is used for our books: Rockbooks are naturally white and Leafbooks’ pages are unbleached
- We are a certified B-Corporation, which means that we are “using business as a force for good”
- Waste materials are used to create high-quality notebooks: discarded limestone for Rockbooks and agricultural waste that would be burned for Leafbooks
- The CO2-footprint of Rockbooks and Leafbooks is much smaller than traditional substitutes
For example: for Paper On The Rocks B Corp certification we were required to calculate the CO2 footprint of our Rockbooks. We are very happy with the initial figure – and will continue to reduce this footprint as much as possible.
Hardcover Rockbook: 0,36 kg
Softcover Rockbook: 0,28 kg
What are your papers made from?
Rockbooks are made from stone paper. Literally: paper made from stone. This sustainable tree-free paper-alternative consists of 80% limestone, which is discarded from quarries thus a waste material. It is combined with 20% HDPE (high-density polyethylene), a recycled type-2 plastic. This process results in a 67% lower CO2-footprint in production.
Leafbooks are made from what we call leaf paper. This is exactly similar to traditional paper, but made from 100% agricultural waste. This means that no trees are cut down for the production of this paper. Using a waste material as a source product for high-quality paper makes for a 47% lower total eco-footprint. No bleach is used for the Leafpaper natural pages.
All our notebooks are made in Europe, adhering to the highest environmental and ethical standards. This includes printing with inks based on vegetable oils only, and roofs filled with solar panels.
What is the environmental impact of your notebooks?
We’re glad you’re asking. Down below for more insight, you can find the impact per volume of our bestsellers, the Rockbooks.
Water savings | CO2 savings | Energy savings | Tree savings | |
500 books | 5,33 m3 | 86,13 kg | 1,56 GJ | 1,62 trees |
1000 books | 10,66 m3 | 172,26 kg | 3,11 GJ | 3,24 trees |
2500 books | 26,64 m3 | 430,65 kg | 7,79 GJ | 8,1 trees |
5000 books | 53,28 m3 | 861,3 kg | 15,57 GJ | 16,2 trees |
We know you’re probably wondering what these numbers exactly mean. Well, in the case of 2500 books for example… 26,64 m3 water equals 666 showers. 430,65 kg CO2 equals a car ride of 3.845 kilometers. 7,79 GJ equals 279 days of power for an average household. And 8,1 mature trees equals… It couldn’t be that surprising, but that equals exactly 8,1 mature trees.
What is the difference between stone paper and agri-waste paper?
Stone paper is made from stone waste. It feels silky smooth, is waterproof and tear-resistant, and is ideal for notebooks you use for years. Agri-waste paper is made from 100% agricultural leftovers and feels like traditional paper. It’s the best choice for single-use items like hangtags, packaging or print paper.
Can stone paper be recycled?
Yes, but how depends on where you live. In many places, stone paper can go with general waste or with plastic and drink cartons (PMD). Check your local rules. Stone paper is made from about 80% stone waste and 20% recycled plastic (HDPE). Once enough stone paper is in circulation, it can be collected in its own recycling stream and become fully circular.
That’s why we recommend stone paper for products you keep and use for a long time, like notebooks. For single-use products, we recommend our agri-waste paper.
Where are your notebooks made?
All our notebooks are made in different locations in Europe, printed with vegetable-oil-based inks. Paper on the Rocks is a certified B Corp.
Do you ship outside the Netherlands?
Yes. Custom orders for businesses are shipped worldwide. Orders from our webshop are shipped within Europe.
Can I order a free sample?
Yes. Request a free A6 sample of our stone paper, our agri-waste paper or both via our sample page. We send it within 2 working days.
Can I also order as a private customer?
Yes. In our webshop you can order stone paper notebooks without a minimum quantity. We ship within Europe, and shipping is free from €50.
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